Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.

Centre Riki Flutey is declared fit for selection for England's second Six Nations match against Italy.

West Ham owner David Sullivan says the club faces "Armageddon" if they are relegated from the Premier League.

Mark Bowen, Manchester City's former assistant manager, says Robinho "massively underperformed" at Manchester City.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne is quizzed by police for the second time in two days after a disturbance at a hotel.

Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's criticism of his team following the Gunners' 2-0 defeat on Sunday.

Scotland's chances of qualifying for the ICC World Twenty20 are diminished by a surprise opening defeat by the USA.

Neil Jenkins doubts Wales boss Warren Gatland will carry out his threat to drop Alun Wyn Jones for being sin-binned against England.

Five players from rugby league team Catalans Dragons are bailed after being arrested over a disturbance in Leeds which left two men injured.

Dale Steyn secures match figures of 10-118 as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs in the first Test in Nagpur.

AC Milan's David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Former Wales captain Gary Speed says drawing England represents a great opportunity for a promising young Wales team to qualify for Euro 2012.

Force India unveil their car for the 2010 Formula 1 season in a low-key virtual launch.

Ireland take on Afghanistan in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 qualifying tournament.